[Akalabeth Angel]

Is donating really a long-term solution though? Of course it helps certainly, but from the past has it been the case that donating has be fairly consistent or do people only donate when asked and then a while later it reverts to the same situation again?

[Scourge of Ages]

Is donating really a long-term solution though? Of course it helps certainly, but from the past has it been the case that donating has be fairly consistent or do people only donate when asked and then a while later it reverts to the same situation again?

Agreed, a one-time contribution won't cut it. We forget. It happens.

Although, there's an automatic monthly payment/donation option for Paypal. It works pretty well for forgetful people like me. If we can find 3 of us willing to send $5/month, that should cover it perpetually. Or 6 of us at $2.5/month, etc.
(I can chip in up to, say $3-4 monthly, or more on occasion)

[qazwsx]

ah, damn, paypal link should be https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GCF2KQ9EEFFTQ I shall edit the button shortly

EDIT: button edited
honestly, any donation would be welcome, While I don't go on the minecraft server often, it's nice to see that people appreciate that it's still being run and used. I would love to see what people are working on at the moment as I take great pleasure in viewing the builds of others.

[Mongoose]

The checking account is looking pretty bare right now, but as soon as I get paid in a week or two I'll toss a bit in.

[Pred the Penguin]

Not playing right now, but I'll chip in some when I get the chance. I still have my 1% of a castle on the server.

[qazwsx]

Server donations button now redirects to a basic html page with donate and subscribe options.

[Zacam]

It won't be going away any time soon.

I don't MC hardly at all anymore (TOO MANY THINGS!!!) but I like that the community here has things that it can be involved in, so when and where I can, I'll help keep it going.

[Mongoose]

The first time I've done any sort of real work on the server for about a month, and what do I do?  Blow stuff up!

Oh and if anyone needs a literal metric ass-ton of dirt for some strange reason, just hit me up.

[deathfun]

The first time I've done any sort of real work on the server for about a month, and what do I do?  Blow stuff up!

Oh and if anyone needs a literal metric ass-ton of dirt for some strange reason, just hit me up.

The dev crew should come up with new applications for dirt

[FireSpawn]

A quick question. Can I just build anywhere (within reason) in the desert, or is there a specific area being set aside for the town?

[Sandwich]

AFAIK there hasn't been a specific assigned area for it yet... I'm kinda of the mind to let the town evolve naturally... proximity to the telepads being the main centralizing agent.

[Mongoose]

Speaking of the telepads, a few of them don't seem to be working properly.  I've needed to hop on a boat from spawn to get to the mob spawner.  We could also probably stand to get some of the newer ones built in a more standard style.

[Akalabeth Angel]

Wheat and seed pick-ups made thicker? Weird.

Also selected items show their names above the bar for a second or two now. Or maybe it's been like this for a long time, don't know . . finally played a couple hours tonight after I got fed up with a few 360 games.


EDIT - And does anyone have consistent problems closing Minecraft? Or is it just me? Every single time I exit a world, and return to the minecraft menu its responsiveness goes to ****. It slows to the point where half the time I just force-close the thing. I just click on "quit game" and it takes 5-8 minutes to close the program. I don't understand it. Version 1.4.7 and it's still doing this garbage.

[Sandwich]

Wheat and seed pick-ups made thicker? Weird.

Also selected items show their names above the bar for a second or two now. Or maybe it's been like this for a long time, don't know . . finally played a couple hours tonight after I got fed up with a few 360 games.


EDIT - And does anyone have consistent problems closing Minecraft? Or is it just me? Every single time I exit a world, and return to the minecraft menu its responsiveness goes to ****. It slows to the point where half the time I just force-close the thing. I just click on "quit game" and it takes 5-8 minutes to close the program. I don't understand it. Version 1.4.7 and it's still doing this garbage.

All items drops have now been extruded into the 3rd dimension somewhat.

As for the issue you're having, I'm not seeing it... have you tried updating/reinstalling Java? Anti-virus running and up-to-date?

[Mongoose]

Yeah, I'm able to quit the program as quickly as ever.  The real problem is getting yourself to quit for the day.

[Akalabeth Angel]

Wheat and seed pick-ups made thicker? Weird.

Also selected items show their names above the bar for a second or two now. Or maybe it's been like this for a long time, don't know . . finally played a couple hours tonight after I got fed up with a few 360 games.


EDIT - And does anyone have consistent problems closing Minecraft? Or is it just me? Every single time I exit a world, and return to the minecraft menu its responsiveness goes to ****. It slows to the point where half the time I just force-close the thing. I just click on "quit game" and it takes 5-8 minutes to close the program. I don't understand it. Version 1.4.7 and it's still doing this garbage.

All items drops have now been extruded into the 3rd dimension somewhat.

As for the issue you're having, I'm not seeing it... have you tried updating/reinstalling Java? Anti-virus running and up-to-date?

I dunno I've always had that issue. Game starts fine, plays fine, ends terrible. My comp is lower end but I don't see or know why it slows down after I quit a world whether its my own or online or whatever. With the way everyone complains abotu the programming I thought everyone had the same problem, evidently not hahah.

Maybe will try the java thing.


EDIT - Though I played a little bit tonight and I didn't have a problem upon exit. I dunno. Whatever. Inconsistent behaviour.

[Akalabeth Angel]

AFAIK there hasn't been a specific assigned area for it yet... I'm kinda of the mind to let the town evolve naturally... proximity to the telepads being the main centralizing agent.

Is there supposed to be restrictions on what sort of materials are used? ie sandstone&sand only? Or, just build with whatever? (though, I probably shouldn't build with snow blocks


Been working on my base a bit more the last two nights but could always hop over there to build a little tower.

[Sandwich]

AFAIK there hasn't been a specific assigned area for it yet... I'm kinda of the mind to let the town evolve naturally... proximity to the telepads being the main centralizing agent.

Is there supposed to be restrictions on what sort of materials are used? ie sandstone&sand only? Or, just build with whatever? (though, I probably shouldn't build with snow blocks

Meh... I wouldn't say restrictions so much as just the recommendation to make whatever you build fit the location. Typically yes, that'll mean lots of sandstone, but it certainly doesn't have to be exclusive.

[Akalabeth Angel]

I wish you could make sand out of sandstone and vice versa.

[Scourge of Ages]

I wish you could make sand out of sandstone and vice versa.

You can vice versa: http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Sandstone#Crafting